Essential Geopolitics: What Happens After Russia’s Retreat from Kherson?

For most of 2022, the world watched teh progress of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia's early advances, Ukraine’s determined defense, and the intricate diplomatic dance as both Russia and Ukraine sought assistance for their efforts. In late October, Russia began leaving one of the cities it had captured early in the war, Kherson. Much has been made of Russia’s withdrawal, Ukraine’s advance, and how both affected the conflict. Today, Matthew Orr tells us about the implications of Russia’s retreat from Kherson. He is a Eurasia analyst for RANE. Orr's analyses appear in RANE Worldview, the risk intelligence app for professionals, and in our consumer publication, which offers objective geopolitical analysis and intelligence covering the global landscape. Find out more about RANE Worldview and RANE's risk intelligence products at ranenetwork.com.